Mahindra BE 6 vs Tata Sierra EV vs VinFast VF 7 (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Sierra EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹18.79 Lakh), the biggest boot (622 L).
- Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Mahindra BE 6 in short
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full BE 6 prices & variants →Tata Sierra EV in short
The Sierra EV is the electric version of Tata's revived Sierra nameplate, launched in July 2026 with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs rated at up to 665 km (MIDC) and a dual-motor QWD flagship that does 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. A 622-litre boot, a frunk and a triple-screen dashboard headline its practicality-plus-tech pitch. It squares up against the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara and Tata's own Curvv EV.
Full Sierra EV prices & variants →VinFast VF 7 in short
The VF 7 is VinFast's premium electric SUV for India — Thoothukudi-built, 5-star Bharat NCAP rated, and BBC TopGear India's EV SUV of the Year 2026. The range runs from the 438 km Earth to the 349 bhp AWD Sky trims (0-100 in 5.8s), with up to 532 km ARAI on the 70 kWh front-wheel-drive Wind. Same ownership pitch as the VF 6: 7-year vehicle and 10-year battery warranty plus free network charging until 2029. Rivals the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra's XEV line.
Full VF 7 prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
BE 6 vs Sierra EV vs VF 7 — which should I buy?
Pick the Mahindra BE 6 if you want the longest claimed range (682 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Sierra EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹18.79 Lakh), the biggest boot (622 L). Pick the VinFast VF 7 if you want the most power (349 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among BE 6, Sierra EV, VF 7?
The Tata Sierra EV starts lowest at ₹18.79 Lakh, against ₹19.45 Lakh for the BE 6 and ₹22.99 Lakh for the VF 7 (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Mahindra BE 6: 5 stars; Tata Sierra EV: not yet NCAP-tested; VinFast VF 7: 5 stars.